The Osprey Women's Verve 10 Pack is a hydration-specific backpack that keeps you hydrated and carries your essentials. The main feature is the 3 liter reservoir, but that does not outshine the helmet clip or sunglasses pocket, or even the harness pocket for snacks or an MP3 player. Bungee lacing on the front panel secures gear and a blinker light for night biking trips ensures safety comes first. A top zippered slash pocket keeps all of your essentials within easy reach. The BioStretch harness with a built-in magnet for bite valve attachment is convenient and comfortable, kind of like a Snuggie. If I could wear a Snuggie everywhere, I would. The grocery store? Yes. The movie theater? Sign me up. A spacer mesh backpanel keeps you cool and your back ventilated.

Please note that the info provided above refers to the torso size each pack will fit, and NOT any dimensions of the pack. Below are some steps for how to get your torso length. You should probably have someone help take this measurement for you so it is accurate. And they might accidentally touch your butt.

HOW TO MEASURE TORSO LENGTH:
• Start at the iliac crest, which is the top of the hipbones on the side of your body. These act like a shelf for supporting a pack hipbelt.
• From this level on your spine, measure to the C7 vertebrae, the knobby bone at the base of your neck when you put your head down.
• Make sure you keep your back as straight as possible while measuring.
• This torso measurement determines what size Osprey pack you should carry. Refer to the size charts above to find your ideal size.
• If you are in between sizes, it is ideal to try them both on before ordering.

HOW TO MEASURE HIPBELT SIZE:
• Measure around your hips at your iliac crest, NOT your waist.
• A properly fitted hipbelt rides centered over the hipbones and needs to be very snug.
• The padded portion should wrap well around your hips, leaving a gap of 3 to 6 inches between the tips of the both hip pads when securely tightened.
• Refer to the Hipbelts size chart above to help determine your ideal Osprey pack size, but again, your torso length is what should determine your pack size, NOT the hipbelt.

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Would be great...I have a problem finding things to fit me all around, being 5ft tall. This pack would be great if the torso length was shorter. This is just too long for me to be comfortable. It cuts into my neck, only b/c it is not proportionate with me. Other than that the magnetic clip for the water and phone holder is awesome, as well as the helmet clip. Bummer! I will be exchanging for a smaller pack.